The child must know that he is a miracle, that since the beginning of the world there hasn't been, and read more

The child must know that he is a miracle, that since the beginning of the world there hasn't been, and until the end of the world there will not be, another child like him.

We call a child's mind "small" simply by habit; perhaps it is larger than ours is, for it can take read more

We call a child's mind "small" simply by habit; perhaps it is larger than ours is, for it can take in almost anything without effort

If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders.

If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders.

Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.

Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.

Children have neither past nor future; and that which seldom happens to us, they rejoice in the present.

Children have neither past nor future; and that which seldom happens to us, they rejoice in the present.

In every real man a child is hidden that wants to play.

In every real man a child is hidden that wants to play.

Children see things very well sometimes - and idealists even better.

Children see things very well sometimes - and idealists even better.

Friends are like television. Some are like PBS and always asking for money. Others are like the news, with sad read more

Friends are like television. Some are like PBS and always asking for money. Others are like the news, with sad tales to tell everyday, some are like that one station with the foreign language; you don't understand a word of it but you listen and watch.

Children are remarkable for their intelligence and ardor, for their curiosity, their intolerance of shams, the clarity and ruthlessness of read more

Children are remarkable for their intelligence and ardor, for their curiosity, their intolerance of shams, the clarity and ruthlessness of their vision.